Malfunctioning Engine Statistical Survey
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Manufacturer
AeroTech
Designation
J350-W RMS Reload
Type
reload
Date code
12101915
Failure date
Sep 6, 2020
Location
SW of Alamosa, CO
Temperature
83 ℉
Ejection end blown out
Casing Burned through
location
Forward closure - widening ejection charge hole 20x
Comments
Burn-through of forward closure/ejection charge cup. Liner burned through between top grain and adjoining grain, front seal disk hole enlarged significantly (it's now a ring). Delay grain, delay grain spacer, insulator, and o-ring all vaporized. Frame-by-frame video analysis shows smoke coming out the top end of the booster while it was climbing the rail, so it was happening quickly. I have several more pics
Photos
front closure burnthrough.jpg
Status
pending